#997E7B Hex Code
Color Name: Cinereous
What is hex #997E7B Color?
The color name of hex code #997E7B is Cinereous. The RGB values are (153, 126, 123) which means it is composed of
38% red, 31% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:18 Y:20 K:40. In the HSV/HSB scale, #997E7B has a hue of 6°, 20% saturation and a brightness value of 60%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #997E7B Color Codes
| Color Name | Cinereous |
| RGB Values | (153, 126, 123) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 18%, 20%, 40%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (6°, 20%, 60%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996666 |
| Inverse Color | #668184 [AuroMetalSaurus] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7614 C |
| Closest RAL | 1035 [Pearl beige] |
| Complementary Color | #7B9699 [Light Slate Gray] |
| #997E7B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #868686 |
| Desaturated | #8A8A8A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #868686 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #848484 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B8B8B8 |
Hex #997E7B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #997E7B is #7B9699 which is called Light Slate Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #997E7B color is offered by #7B9699. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #997E7B are #998D7B and #997B87, called Cinereous and Mountbatten Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #997E7B with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #997E7B are #7B998D (Dolphin Gray) and #7B8799 (Light Slate Gray). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#997E7B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7B997E (Dolphin Gray) and #7E7B99 (Rhythm) along with #997E7B, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #997E7B has #7B997E (Dolphin Gray), #7B9699 (Light Slate Gray) and #997B96 (Mountbatten Pink). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #997E7B contains #87997B (Artichoke), #7B9699 (Light Slate Gray) and #8D7B99 (Mountbatten Pink). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #997E7B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #997E7B rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 997E7B Color
Tints
AD9895- B8A5A3
- C2B2B0
- CCBFBD
- D6CBCA
- E0D8D7
- EBE5E5
- F5F2F2
Tones
- 947E7C
- 927F7D
- 8F7F7D
- 8D7F7E
- 8A7F7E
- 887F7F
- 85807F
- 838080
Shades
- 7A6562
- 6B5856
- 5C4C4A
- 4D3F3E
- 3D3231
- 2E2625
- 1F1919
- 0F0D0C
#997E7B Color Patterns
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#997E7B Gingham Checks
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#997E7B Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#997E7B Polka Dots Pattern
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#997E7B Honeycomb Pattern
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#997E7B Leaves Pattern
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#997E7B Houndstooth Pattern
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#997E7B Trellis Pattern
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#997E7B Plaid Pattern
#997E7B Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
